Friday, February 9, 2018

Justice Thomas Interviewed and Justice Marshall Remembered

We’ve learned of two events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society.

On Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM, Justice Clarence Thomas will participate in a conversation with Professor Gregory E. Maggs. It will be held in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. While available seating has been fully subscribed ..., [t]he conversation will be live streamed [here.]

In addition, the Society will host

the National Heritage Lecture on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The lecture celebrates the 50th anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s appointment to the Supreme Court. Five of his former law clerks will hold a conversation about his life, career and legacy. The participants are Justice Elena Kagan, Professor Stephen Carter, Judge Paul Engelmayer, Judge Douglas Ginsburg and Professor Randall Kennedy. Ticket prices are $100 per person and include a reception following the program.

The event will be held at the Supreme Court in the Court Chamber at 6 PM with the reception to follow. Further details can be found online. Online registration is available [here.]